1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Century (110 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Because 1973 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1984 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Cortina | Century |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2664 mm |
